Questione giuridica chiave
Whether a stable concubine qualifies as a 'close relative' entitled in principle to moral damages under Art. 47 CO.
Decisione estratta
Yes. A stable concubine can fall within the notion of close relatives under Art. 47 CO, but only if the relationship was sufficiently stable and intimate on all circumstances.
Motivazione estratta
The court rejected a restrictive reading of 'family' and preferred the broader notion of 'close relatives'; concubinage may qualify if it is a durable, exclusive life community with spiritual, bodily, and economic components. No fixed minimum duration exists, and the overall quality of the relationship must be assessed case by case.